Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
News of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's surprise 2018 midterm primary win of New York's 14th Congressional District surprised politicos and ushered in a wave of wins for Democrats on election day. Commonly referred to as AOC, Ocasio-Cortez was born October 13, 1989 in the Bronx, New York. Her progressive platform and social media following has made her one of the most popular members of the Democratic Party. She has been a vocal supporter of Medicare for All, the Green New Deal and other progressive agenda items.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Warns Vote for Biden Determines 'Survival'
The New York congresswoman said the November 3 election is about "survival"—and not just about supporting Joe Biden's Democratic presidential campaign—following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Politicians and Pundits Offer Their Final Farewells to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Former President Bill Clinton said of Ginsburg, "[She] exceeded even my highest expectations when I appointed her."
AOC Asks Why Abolishing ICE Is 'Controversial' After Hysterectomy Claims
Lawmakers have called for a probe following reports from a whistleblower into the treatment of immigrants at an ICE center in Georgia.
AOC Says U.S. 'Must Atone' for Rights Violations After New ICE Abuse Claims
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said the U.S. "has engaged in a program of mass human rights violations targeting immigrants."
AOC Rebukes McConnell, GOP Senators for Stalled Stimulus Talks
The Democratic congresswoman said Republican lawmakers were sitting on the $3 trillion plan passed by the House.
AOC Questions USPS 'Surprised' Response to Congressional Subpoena
USPS said it "remained surprised and confused" about the House Oversight Committee's subpoena to Postmaster General DeJoy on Wednesday, after previous requests to submit documentation regarding operational changes went unanswered.
AOC Says NBA Boycott Should Be Called 'Strike' Action
The Democratic representative noted that players were withholding their labor and not staging a consumer boycott.
AOC Questions Kimberly Guilfoyle's Knowledge of Her Own Heritage
"The woman the GOP picked as their 'proud' Latina to tout 'immigrant experience' didn't seem to know that Puerto Rico is already part of the United States," the Democratic congresswoman tweeted.
Why Did AOC Nominate Bernie Sanders? Democrat Answers Confused Americans
The congresswoman was asked to nominate the Vermont senator under Democratic National Convention rules.
The Full Transcript of Alexandria Ocasio Cortez's 60-Second DNC Speech
In her brief speech, the progressive congresswoman endorsed Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders for President.
'Teaching Is Tough, but I'm Inspired by My Former Student AOC'
It is more than a teacher could really imagine—not just that your student succeeds in the world, but that a student might return to your life to inspire and uplift you.
Speakers at the 2020 DNC Tonight: Day 2 Lineup Includes AOC and Jill Biden
Former Democratic President Bill Clinton and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) are also among those on Tuesday's Democratic National Convention lineup.
Where Biden and AOC's Stances on Climate Change, Health Care Differ
AOC, who endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders in the primary, pledged to support the Democratic nominee and committed to voting for Biden.
Trump Criticizes John Kasich On Day of Kasich's DNC Speech
"He was a loser as a Republican and he'll be a loser as a Democrat," President Donald Trump said about former Ohio Governor John Kasich on Monday.
'See Who Was Better': AOC Challenges Trump to Release College Transcript
Ocasio-Cortez suggested the politician with lower grades "fund the Post Office" in a message shared to Twitter on Thursday morning.
Ilhan Omar's Primary Win Set to Preserve 'The Squad' for Two More Years
Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib have all won their primary battles, while Ayanna Pressley is running unopposed in her own.
Rashida Tlaib, Who Won't Endorse Biden, Hails Kamala Harris as VP Nominee
Though Tlaib has promised to deliver her district for Biden, she will not be endorsing him.
Most Americans Say U.S. Should Stop Business Mergers During Pandemic
A new poll suggests that a majority of likely voters in the U.S. would support legislation that would stop large companies from taking part in mergers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why High-Profile Latino Democrats Won't Speak at Biden Virtual Convention
The choices for who gets speaking slots during the convention's drastically shorter broadcast are under scrutiny.
Harris, AOC Address Climate Equity As Senator Vies for Biden's VP Spot
"For generations, communities of color have faced environmental injustice," Senator Harris of California said.
Who is Cori Bush? Black Lives Matter Activist Defeats 20-Year Rep.
Cori Bush's victory comes after an unsuccessful bid in 2018, when she ran as a 'Justice Democrat' recruited alongside Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Army Esports Team to Resume Streaming After AOC Amendment Fails
Some commenters on the U.S. Army's Esports team were banned from the team's Twitch channel and Discord server room after asking about U.S. war crimes.
Trump Campaign Adviser: Biden VP Pick Will Hand Power to Socialist Wing
Trump 2020 campaign senior adviser Jason Miller said Joe Biden's pick for a vice presidential running mate is incredibly important because it's essentially the presumptive Democratic nominee's "political living will."
AOC Says U.S. Rights 'On Brink' as Cops Force Woman Into Van
"To not protect our rights is to give them away," said New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
#WhereIsNikki Protester Freed Following NYPD Unmarked Vehicle Arrest
A clip of the protester being arrested has been viewed more than six million times online.
Rashida Tlaib's Tough Primary Race Tests the Squad's Strength
Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib is locked in what could be a tight race to retain her House seat. A loss could deal a big blow to the foursome known as the Squad and their progressive agenda.
Rep. Yoho Tells Fox He Didn't Insult AOC, But Said Her Policies Were 'B.S.'
"I said those are just absolutely the most frickin' crazy policy ideas I've ever heard," Representative Ted Yoho said Friday
AOC Repeats 'F***ing B****' on House Floor After Alleged Yoho Attack
"This is not new—and that is the problem," Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said of profane comments allegedly directed at her by a colleague.
Republican Ted Yoho Apologizes to Ocasio-Cortez But Denies Encounter
The Florida lawmaker denied that he called the liberal firebrand a "f****** b****," as The Hill reported.
GOP Rep Defends AOC From Reported Verbal Attack, 'She Is Not A Bitch'
"I can confirm that AOC gets along w many of her Republican colleagues on a range of things that don't have anything to do w legislation or politics," Matt Gaetz wrote on Twitter. "She is not a bitch."
